Category Archives: Featured

January 18, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton City Manager Eric Waara about developing the city and its waterfront as a "talent magnet." Hear the discussion here. Copper C...
Todd Overbeek Jan 18, 2026

Tech Hockey Lassoes Mavericks - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night... Houghton smothered Ashwaubenon 6-1. The Gremlins got goals from Porter Markham, Gunner Gull...
Todd Overbeek Jan 17, 2026

Community programs will discuss the potential of AI data centers in Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
Concerned citizens will discuss the potential impact of data centers and crypto mining operations during community meetings Sunday in three Upper Peninsula towns. The "Introduction to Crypto Mining an...
Thomas Fournier Jan 16, 2026 Data Processing Equipment

Supporting local recreation clubs helps support and build community
Snowmobiling, ATV trails, mountain biking and just a couple of cross-country ski clubs. The Keweenaw has plenty of options to get outside any time of the year. Behind each trail network, bike park and...
Thomas Fournier Jan 16, 2026

Huskies Hoopsters Sweep at SVSU - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night... Hancock shaded Kingsford 2-0. Forrest Lacourt netted the game-winner late in the second per...
Todd Overbeek Jan 16, 2026

Jessica Mills elevated to Program Director of Copper Shores Meals on Wheels
Copper Shores meals on wheels elevated Jessica Mills to the role of program director. In an announcement on Wednesday, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation shared Jessica Mills will take over mea...
Thomas Fournier Jan 15, 2026

Evertt Ekdahl Jr. will serve as the KBIC Executive Board President
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community reorganized its tribal council for 2026. During the reorganizational meeting held last week, the tribe's council certified the most recent election results, welcoming...
Thomas Fournier Jan 15, 2026

OT Goal Lifts Gremlins Hockey Over Pioneers - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night... Noah Maillette's goal in overtime gave Houghton a 6-5 victory over Gabriel Richard last nig...
Todd Overbeek Jan 15, 2026

Copper Country Robotics completes a 72 hour robot building challenge to inspire local high school teams
The students have set down drills and soldering tools. The final second has taken its last tick. And Michigan Tech's Copper Country Robotics team has completed the three-day robot challenge. Team memb...
Thomas Fournier Jan 14, 2026

CyberHusky high school students take high honors at the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
CyberHusky high school students performed well at the 2025 CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Recently, Houghton high school students, part of Michigan Tech's CyberHusky, a cyberse...
Thomas Fournier Jan 14, 2026






